Destiny PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC most pre-ordered new IP

Activision Blizzard Inc. this week said Destiny for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 4, Playstation 3, Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the PC is the most pre-ordered new IP in history.

The Destiny Beta session in July held 4.6 million users.

Pre-order customers will receive the Vanguard Armory, early access to Vanguard weapons, gear, and Vanguard player emblem

Destiny, to be sold Sept. 9, tells the story of a thriving civilization that has been destroyed. Survivors built a town beneath the old world which has since become filled with deadly foes. Users take the role of a Guardian to reclaim Earth and defeat all enemies.

The title is an online-only first-person shooter that will require a persistent online connection. The massive multiplayer online shooter will include an open-world universe in which users can meet in public zones to meet with other players for co-op action.

Each planet will consist of an entire chapter in the game, with more chapters available as each planet is completed.

The final game will include full character customization, various classes, races, ships that can be customized, and cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.

The Limited Edition SKU will include the Limited Edition SteelBook Case and Game Disc; Guardian Folio with Field Guide, Postcards, and Antique Star Chart; Collector’s Edition Digital Content including the Destiny Expansion Pass at $99.99.

The Ghost Edition SKU will add a Ghost replica that features lights and audio from the game at $149.99.